The Relationship Between Non-Traumatic Fat Embolism and Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) in Patients with Cancer [PDF]
DiseasesBackground: Fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome are rare but well-known consequences of long bone fractures and orthopedic surgeries. These sources support the mechanical theory of their development.
Beáta Ágnes Borsay +6 more
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Percutaneous thrombectomy of fat embolism in-transit [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesWe report the case of a previously independent 82-year-old female who experienced acute hemodynamic and respiratory deterioration requiring inotropic support due to a fat embolism during revision hip arthroplasty.
Erin Cihat Saricilar, BMed, MD, MS, MM +3 more
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A rare case of pulmonary fat embolism with acute respiratory distress syndrome after thigh fat circumferential extraction and hip fat autologous transplantation [PDF]
Journal of International Medical ResearchPulmonary fat embolism is the most severe form of fat embolism syndrome and typically occurs after fractures. However, it is not commonly reported in patients who have undergone liposuction and fat transplantation.
Chuyang Zhong +7 more
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Dyspnea after endomedullary nailing: Fat embolism [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Fat embolism is a well‐known and life‐threatening condition that can develop after long bone fractures and lower limb orthopedic surgery. It presents in a wide range of respiratory, hematological, neurological, and cutaneous symptoms and signs of varying
Sebastiaan Martens +2 more
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Fat embolism mimicking pulmonary embolism: A case report [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsFat embolism syndrome is a rare clinical entity. The diagnosis is largely clinical, with the imaging studies supporting the clinical diagnosis. Here we present the case of a 19-year-old boy who presented with a tibial fracture and developed sudden onset ...
Chathuri Munagama +3 more
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CT pulmonary arteriogram diagnosis of macroscopic fat embolism to the lung [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsPulmonary fat embolism (PFE) is a recognised complication of long bone fractures. The majority of cases represent microscopic embolism and are not detectable at CT pulmonary arteriography (CTPA).
Robert Murphy, MB, BCH, BAO, MRCPI +3 more
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Fat embolism following fat grafting: A systematic review of reported cases [PDF]
JPRAS OpenBackground: This systematic review aims to consolidate and analyze reported cases of fat embolism following fat grafting, focusing on patient demographics, procedural characteristics, clinical features, diagnostic methods, management strategies, and ...
Pouria Chaghamirzayi +4 more
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Cerebral Fat Embolism That Was Initially Negative on DiffusionWeighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2021 Fat embolism syndrome is a rare, but serious condition that occurs in patients with fractures of the long bones or who undergo orthopedic surgery. The main clinical features of fat embolism syndrome are an altered mental status, hypoxia, and petechial ...
Seung Je Go +6 more
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Fat Embolism Syndrome – A Qualitative Review of its Incidence, Presentation, Pathogenesis and Management [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2021 Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) is a poorly defined clinical phenomenon which has been attributed to fat emboli entering the circulation. It is common, and its clinical presentation may be either subtle or dramatic and life threatening.
Timon C, Keady C, Murphy CG
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Research Status and Prospects of Non-Traumatic Fat Embolism in Forensic Medicine
Fayixue Zazhi, 2022 In the practice of forensic pathology, fat embolism is one of the common causes of death, which can be divided into two categories: traumatic and non-traumatic.
ZHANG Meng-zhen +7 more
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